Just like our signatures, mark making in painting
depends on what materials we use.
(Think signing a check with a ball point pen vs. signing a photo with a marker. )
Last week, I got out my oils and did this
on this 10 x 10 gallery wrapped canvas.
I tried some “staccato” marks to perk it up
but the tooth of the canvas and the heaviness of the oils
made it very tight.
Then I took a piece of canson canva paper and my acrylics
and did this fun thing very quickly.
For some reason, painting on paper feels less prescious and is more freeing.
Also, I can be more agressive with the acrylics, because I can change it so easily.
Here’s the Procreate image I used as a quick reference.
I don’t think I could ever settle on one combo of materials
to use for all my paintings.
Each one is a single and unique experience
that depends on the materials at hand and the mood I’m in!
NOTE:
Now I need new brushes and
I’ve never ordered them on line.
I need to feel them.